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An '''electrophile''' is a negatively charged [[proton]] which is attracted to the oppositely charged [[electron]]s around another atom. Frequently this will cause a reaction between the two substances, most often known as radical substitution or addition. Electrophilic elimination may also occur.
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An '''electrophile''' is a positively charged [[proton]] which is attracted to the oppositely charged [[electron]]s around another atom. Frequently this will cause a reaction between the two substances, most often known as radical substitution or addition. Electrophilic elimination may also occur.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 01:20, December 29, 2009

An electrophile is a positively charged proton which is attracted to the oppositely charged electrons around another atom. Frequently this will cause a reaction between the two substances, most often known as radical substitution or addition. Electrophilic elimination may also occur.

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